October 19, 2017
Fuel Tank May Overfill and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2011–2015GMC Sierra 3500 2011–2015
A low fuel level sensor in the front fuel tank of these trucks may stick, causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.
Propane Line May Rub Driveshaft, Risking Leak and Fire
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2012–2018
Certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses run on propane, and their propane fuel lines may contact the transmission yoke.
School Bus Seat Belt Buckle May Sit Over Lap in Crash
Van-Con 33803 Dual Rear-Wheel 2011–2017
The seat belt buckle latch plate on certain school buses may rest across the seated passenger's lap instead of to the side, so the vehicle does not meet federal school bus passenger seating and crash protection requirements.
October 18, 2017
Shifter Can Leave Park Without Brake, Risking Rollaway
Toyota Sienna 2005–2007, 2009–2010
Certain Toyota Sienna vehicles from 2005 to 2007 and 2009 to 2010 may have a problem in the shift lock assembly.
Hybrid System May Shut Down, Causing Loss of Power
Toyota Prius 2016
A capacitor inside the hybrid propulsion system of certain 2016 Toyota Prius vehicles may not have been properly bolted to the inverter housing.
Seat Belt Buckle Rod Can Break, Leaving Riders Unrestrained
IC Bus Resb 2016–2017IC Bus Cesb 2017
Certain 2016 and 2017 IC Bus school buses have front seats fitted with IMMI seat assemblies and 3-point lap and shoulder belts.
Brake hoses can rub tires, risking longer stops or loss of braking
IC Bus Resb 2015–2017IC Bus RE 2018
On certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE school buses, the air brake drop hose fittings may be installed in the wrong orientation.
Brake Hose Can Rub Tire, Risking Brake Failure
IC Bus Recb 2015–2018
On certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial buses, the air brake drop hose fittings may be oriented incorrectly.
Backup lights may be too dim, raising crash risk
Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
Some 2018 Tiguan long wheel base vehicles have backup lights in the taillight assemblies that may not be bright enough.
Rear seats may have weak welds that raise crash injury risk
Nissan Rogue 2016–2017
Some rear seats in these vehicles may have improperly welded recliner joints on the lower seat frame.
October 17, 2017
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in Crash
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 2016–2017Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 2016Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 2016+4 more models
Excess insulation in the bulkhead area may extend into the lower windshield zone, which could affect how the windshield is bonded and how fully the front passenger airbag protects the seat occupant.
October 16, 2017
Wrong Load Capacity Label May Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2016Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2016
The certification label on the B-pillar of certain 2016 vans may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed to carry.
Front Wheel Bearing May Not Be Seated, Risking Wheel Detachment
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017
Certain front axle wheel bearings may not have been seated correctly during assembly.
Doors May Open While Driving, Raising Injury Risk
Ford F-150 2015–2017Ford F-250 SD 2017Ford F-350 SD 2017+2 more models
Certain doors may have a bent or kinked actuation cable, or the door latch may freeze after water enters it.
Low-beam headlights may aim too low, cutting visibility at night
Some 2018 GLA 250 4Matic vehicles may have low-beam headlights set to an incorrect aim.
Rear Differential Flange Can Crack, Risking Loss of Power
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 2015–2017
The rear axle differential mounting flange can fracture after repeated aggressive launches.
Cracked frame can make fire aerial device unstable
Smeal Aerial 2010–2017
Certain 2010-2017 Smeal aerial fire apparatus vehicles may have a torque frame that cracks at a notched area.
October 13, 2017
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Cause Loss of Braking
Pitbull Roll-Off Trailer 2017–2018
Brake caliper bolts on these trailers may not have been properly torqued at the factory.
Fuel Line Connectors May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Eldorado Mobility Amerivan 2010–2017
Some 2010-2017 Amerivan vehicles may have fuel line connectors whose crimp fasteners were not fully crimped.
October 12, 2017
Left Second-Row Seat Back May Not Latch, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Tesla Model X 2016–2017
Certain 2016 and 2017 Tesla Model X vehicles may have an incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cable on the left-side, second-row seat.
Loose tie rod can cause complete loss of steering
HME SFO 2015
Certain 2015 Silverfox SFO fire emergency trucks have steer axles where the castellated nut may not be properly torqued.
Weld Defect Can Cause Trailer Suspension Failure
Keystone Carbon 2018Keystone Fuzion 2018Keystone Raptor 2018
Some 2018 triple axle toy haulers may have a suspension equalizer that was welded incorrectly.
Fridge Wiring Not Fused, Risking Fire
Triple E RV Wonder 2016–2018
The fridge power supply wire in these motorhomes is not correctly fused.
Tire Can Rub Slide-Out Support Arm, Risking Crash
Kzrv Sportsmen Sportster 2017–2018
Certain 2017-2018 trailers have too little clearance between the slide-out support arm and the tires.
Loose brake caliper bolts could cause loss of braking
West-Mark Tanker 2011
Some brake caliper bolts on this trailer's axle may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
Engine misfire can melt rear brake line, reducing braking
Victory Cross Country 2010–2017Victory Cross Country Tour 2010–2017Victory Cross Roads 2010–2017+2 more models
Certain motorcycles may have an engine that misfires.
October 11, 2017
Front coil springs can corrode and break, puncturing tires
Nissan Versa 2012
Road salt can corrode the front coil springs on certain vehicles, and over time a spring may fracture.
Steering tie rod may loosen and disconnect
Caterpillar CT660 2016
A nut on the steering tie rod assembly may not have been properly tightened at the factory, which can allow the tie rod to loosen over time.
October 10, 2017
Headrests May Not Deploy in Rear-End Crash
Chrysler 200 2012–2013Dodge Avenger 2012–2013Jeep Liberty 2011–2012
Certain vehicles may have a faulty occupant restraint controller (ORC), a module that controls safety systems.
October 9, 2017
Steering Assist Cylinder May Detach, Causing Loss of Power Steering
E-One Cyclone II 2016–2017E-One Quest 2016–2017E-One Typhoon 2016–2017
The power steering assist cylinder on certain 2016 and 2017 emergency vehicles may not have been properly tightened to the steering arm.